Son's Chances??

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Massachusetts - Amherst
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<p>Son a junior in excellent public high school in MA. Has a 4.7 weighted GPA (out of 6.0) -- have no idea how this translates on the 4.0 scale but he is a B student, having taken 3/4 of his classes at the Advanced level. Will take 3 APs next year (Bio, Stats, Latin); President of Latin Club; varsity golf and crew; few other clubs at school throughout high school and has done a bit of volunteering.</p>

<p>School doesn't rank but he's in top 30% (75/260).</p>

<p>SATs: 700M, 620CR, 520W -- will take again in June. How much does the Writing section actually count?</p>

<p>Also, not applying for financial aid -- does this even matter?</p>

<p>Anyone out there with honest opinion would be most appreciated! Thanks.</p>

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<p>I think he has a really good chance of getting in. Most people say that colleges don't even look at the writing section but i think it would still be a good idea to retake and try to raise it.</p>

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<p>I would bet alot of money he will get in, B is about a 3.0 on the 4.0 scale, thats low for umass but his math is a above theres and verbal is great for them also</p>